Food Poisoning Claims
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As specialists in food poisoning compensation our solicitors are able to provide extensive advice on how to make a claim based on your individual case.
The compensation you receive will not only take into account the severity of the symptoms you have suffered but will also consider loss of earnings and travel expenses that you have incurred as a result of your food poisoning.
If you have suffered from food poisoning symptoms you will be entitled to make a compensation claim against the restaurant, shop or supplier of the suspect food that caused your illness.
The Consumer Protection Act (1987) explains that a food retailer must sell a product that is free from harmful bacteria therefore if you are able to prove that your food poisoning was caused by them the law states they will be held liable for your illness.
The law does not require that proof must be provided that a staff member was negligent but only that the cause of the food poisoning was due to unsafe food provided by the guilty party.
Organisations that can be held accountable for food poisoning compensation include;
If you believe that you are suffering from food poisoning symptoms there are a number of steps you can take to ensure that you receive appropriate medical advice and provide adequate evidence if you wish to make a food poisoning compensation claim.
Firstly, if you have symptoms associated with food poisoning it is essential to seek medical attention, those at risk of suffering severe forms of food poisoning include young children and the elderly.
To ensure that you are able to make a food poisoning compensation claim our solicitors also advise listing all food eaten in the past 24 hours, keeping the suspect food in its packaging if possible and finally to keep relevant receipts from the shop, restaurant or supplier.
Medical evidence must also be provided to prove that you have in fact suffered from food poisoning symptoms.
If you are unsure whether you are able to make a food poisoning compensation claim our solicitors provide professional advice on what we feel the likelihood of your claim being successful is and how we can help you to secure compensation for the illness you have suffered.
Like with any claim the compensation payout is not limited to your illness but will also reflect the financial strain caused by time taken off work and travel expenses you have incurred.
Our highly trained Solicitors have vast experience in dealing with every type of personal injury claim: from the all too frequent Road Traffic Accidents and Work Related Injuries, to all manner of Holiday Illness, Medical and Dental Negligence Claims, to Industrial Illnesses such as Asbestosis and Mesothelioma.